Borussia Dortmund (BVB) Q4 2026 (Media) earnings summary
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Q4 2026 (Media) earnings summary
21 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Revenue decreased to €460.5M in 2025/2026 from €526.0M in 2024/2025, a decline of €65.6M.
Net loss for 2025/2026 was €21.7M, compared to a net profit of €6.5M in the prior year.
Decline in revenue mainly due to lower TV marketing income after failing to reach the UEFA Champions League round of 16 and reduced FIFA Club World Cup income.
Transfer business result improved by €21.4M year-over-year, reaching €59.3M.
Financial highlights
EBITDA fell to €92.2M from €115.9M year-over-year.
EBIT dropped to -€19.2M from €10.5M in the previous year.
Earnings before taxes (EBT) were €-20.3M, down from €9.5M year-over-year.
Cash flow from operating activities increased to €63.9M from €57.7M.
Cash and equivalents at period end declined to €3.7M from €20.6M.
Outlook and guidance
Revenue for 2026/2027 is projected between €485M and €495M.
Net result is forecasted between €0M and €10M for 2026/2027.
Guidance may be revised based on transfer deals or sporting success.
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